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Trump to Open 80th UN General Assembly in New York

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the opening address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual General Debate on Tuesday in New York. He will be joined on the first day’s agenda by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The […]

Shettima Represents Nigeria at UNGA 80, to Deliver National Statement and Push Global Tax Reforms

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which kicks off Monday and runs through September 28. Shettima, standing in for President Bola Tinubu, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the high-level general debate. He is also expected to unveil the country’s updated […]

Deadly Strikes Escalate as Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame Over Attacks

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Kremlin-backed leader of annexed Crimea on Monday accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone strike that killed three people, while Kyiv reported Russian attacks that left three dead in the country’s southeast. Crimean governor Sergey Aksyonov said Ukrainian forces targeted the resort town of Foros, striking the grounds of a sanatorium and a school. […]

Gunmen Kill 22 in Brutal Attack on Village in Western Niger

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Gunmen riding motorbikes have killed 22 people, most of them gathered for a baptism ceremony, in a deadly attack on a village in Niger’s western Tillabéri region, near the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. A resident told reporters that 15 people were gunned down during the baptism before the attackers moved to another area, […]

Fed’s Rate Cut Sparks Global Market Jitters as Jobs Concerns Mount

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Asian equities wavered on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates but left investors guessing how aggressively it might ease further, as Chair Jerome Powell warned about a weakening labour market. After months of speculation driven by disappointing jobs data, the Fed lowered borrowing costs by 25 basis points — its first cut […]

Trump Administration Secures TikTok Deal With China

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Trump administration has announced that an agreement has been reached with China to keep TikTok operational in the United States. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the framework deal, marking the culmination of a yearslong effort that began during Trump’s first term. President Trump is expected to speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on […]

Israel Launches Fierce Assault on Gaza City Amid Genocide Accusations

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Off the shores of the country, Gaza City has come under intense Israeli bombardment, with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declaring that “Gaza is burning” after overnight strikes devastated the area. Reports suggest Israel has now begun a full-scale ground offensive to seize control of the city, though this has yet to be independently confirmed. Prime […]

Tinubu Supporters Push Back as Nepal-Inspired Protest Calls Spread Online

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Some supporters of President Bola Tinubu have dismissed growing calls for nationwide protests against Nigeria’s political elite, warning that any attempt to replicate Nepal’s Gen Z-led uprising could plunge the country into chaos. The agitation follows a viral social media movement in Nepal, where anger over politicians’ lavish lifestyles spiraled into deadly unrest, the burning […]